Embark on a private, half-day tour from Amman to explore the historical gems of northern Jordan. Visit the Greco-Roman ruins in Jerash, including the Oval Colonnade and ancient temples. Then, journey to the 12th-century Ajloun Castle, constructed by the forces of Saladin.
Embark on a private, half-day tour from Amman to explore the historical gems of northern Jordan. Visit the Greco-Roman ruins in Jerash, including the Oval Colonnade and ancient temples. Then, journey to the 12th-century Ajloun Castle, constructed by the forces of Saladin.
- Ajloun Castle - Explore the town of Ajlun and its fortress, a prime example of medieval Arab military architecture in the Middle East, once ruled by Saladin. Relish the stunning views of the Jordan Valley. Continue to the Greco-Roman City of Jerash, also known as the City of a Thousand Columns. Jerash highlights the splendor of Imperial Rome and…
- Ajloun Castle - Explore the town of Ajlun and its fortress, a prime example of medieval Arab military architecture in the Middle East, once ruled by Saladin. Relish the stunning views of the Jordan Valley. Continue to the Greco-Roman City of Jerash, also known as the City of a Thousand Columns. Jerash highlights the splendor of Imperial Rome and is often called the Pompeii of the East. It is one of the largest and best-preserved sites of Roman architecture outside Italy. As the most intact Decapolis City (meaning ten cities in Greek) in the modern world, Jerash’s prosperity is evident in its colonnaded main street and charming Oval Piazza. Return to Amman.
History:
In 1596, during the Ottoman Empire, Ajloun was recorded in the census as being part of the nahiya of Ajloun in the liwa of Ajloun. It had a population of 313 Muslim households, 20 Muslim bachelors, and 20 Christian households.
- Jerash Ruins - Jerash is a Jordanian city, the capital and largest city of Jerash province. It is home to approximately 50,745 of the province’s 237,000 inhabitants. Located in the north-western part of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Jerash rises about 600 meters above sea level, approximately 48 km from Amman, Jordan.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- English speaking driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- English speaking driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tip for driver
- Tip for driver
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.